Speaking during an interaction at San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC)—where he appeared alongside co-star Yash, director Nitesh Tiwari, and producer Namit Malhotra to showcase their upcoming epic Ramayana—the 43-year-old actor directly clarified that he is not attached to the high-octane franchise.
The On-Camera Clarification
When the interviewer on the Review Nation channel brought up his upcoming projects, noting that Yash would feature in Toxic while claiming that Ranbir would headline Dhoom 4, Kapoor immediately set the record straight:
"No, right now I am working on Ramayana and another film called Love & War, which is directed by Mr. Sanjay Bhansali. That should be out on January 24 next year." — Ranbir Kapoor Notably, Kapoor kept his response strictly focused on his immediate slate and did not mention Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Animal Park during the exchange.
Years of 'Dhoom 4' Speculation Comes to an End
Rumors about Kapoor rebooting the iconic action franchise have floated across trade circles for years, gaining momentum in 2024 when reports suggested producer Aditya Chopra and Kapoor were discussing a fresh vision for the antagonist. Speculation spiked again after celebrity hairstylist Aalim Hakim posted photos of the actor's transformation, which fans speculated was for Dhoom 4.
However, with Yash Raj Films maintaining absolute silence and Kapoor now explicitly denying any involvement, the actor's calendar remains exclusively tied up with Ramayana and Love & War.
Trade Verdict:
Kapoor's direct response ends speculation regarding his involvement in Dhoom 4. By focusing his lineup on Ramayana and Love & War, Kapoor is committing his schedule to two of the most ambitious Indian theatrical productions currently in the pipeline.
